Christopher H. Smith: Voted NO on HR 9237: On Motion to Recommit

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Defense and foreign affairs

Christopher H. Smith

Republican, U.S. Representative, NJ-4

Voted NO on Sending back to committee the “Take Care of America’s Veterans Act” (HR 9237)

Jul 16, 2026

Did not pass. Motion failed: 210 yes, 211 no, 10 not voting

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Christopher H. Smith, Jul 16, 2026

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Voted with most Republicans: 210 of 213 voted NO.
As of Jul 16, 2026Source: clerk.house.gov(opens in a new tab)

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Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

Topic: Armed Forces and National Security

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This bill addresses veterans’ benefits, health care, counseling, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel, VA infrastructure, and the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). The bill modifies various compensation programs for veterans, including by (1) allowing concurrent receipt of disability compensation and military retired pay for certain retirees with a combat-related disability, (2) extending entitlement for various benefits and services to remarried surviving spouses, (3) increasing the rate of dependency and indemnity compensation, and (4) establishing a supplemental monthly allowance for certain disabled veterans. The bill also addresses VA education and training benefits, including by (1) modifying which independent study programs are covered under veterans’ educational assistance benefits, (2) requiring Transition Assistance Program counseling to include a presentation about VA benefits, and (3) increasing the housing allowance rate for individuals pursuing apprenticeships.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary

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